The number of certificates of origin issued by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) went up by 10.3% in the year ending June 2025. This shows that Abu Dhabi has more exporters and a stronger, more diverse economy, the chamber said on Monday.
What certificates of origin mean
Certificates of origin prove where goods are made and help exporters get customs benefits under trade agreements. This makes UAE exports more competitive around the world.
The growth in certificates matches Abu Dhabi’s rising trade numbers. In the first half of 2025, non-oil foreign trade grew by 34.7%. Non-oil exports rose 64%, re-exports went up 35%, and imports increased 15%. Key sectors that benefited were chemicals, metals, and engineering, showing Abu Dhabi’s growing strength in industry and manufacturing.
Shamis Al Dhaheri, ADCCI’s second vice chairman, said the rise proves Abu Dhabi’s exporters are becoming more competitive globally. “It shows our export sector is thriving and making the emirate a hub for trade and manufacturing,” he said.
Support for small businesses
Small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) have gained from ADCCI programs such as export training, business matchmaking, and partnerships with trade bodies, helping them reach global markets. These steps support Abu Dhabi’s long-term goal of sustainable growth through non-oil trade.
ADCCI also said it will keep improving digital services and supporting the private sector to expand globally and build a stronger economy.
Economic growth
Abu Dhabi’s economy grew 3.4% in the first quarter of 2025 to $79.2 billion (AED 291 billion). The non-oil sector expanded by 6.1% to $44.5 billion (AED 163.6 billion), making up 56.2% of the emirate’s GDP for the first time.
Abu Dhabi is still the UAE’s largest economy, making up more than two-thirds of the country’s GDP—larger than Dubai. Manufacturing played a big role, growing 5% year-on-year to $7.8 billion (AED 28.5 billion).
The emirate also issued 4.7% more industrial licenses and saw a 65% jump in new factories starting operations.
Big picture
Non-oil foreign trade reached $53.2 billion (AED 195.4 billion) in the first half of 2025, boosted by sharp growth in exports and re-exports.
Published: 19th August 2025
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